50 - The next Ten Years.

I am 50.
Its okay, I am kewl with it.
I like the idea of being a grand mom soon- or mom mom as they say here and Kayleen likes.
I also like the idea of working in an environment that I can gather some extra funds.
But I am good with who I am for the most part.
I was told by my husband that I have more faith than most. That I have a strong belief in God. I do. I feel Him, I know Him and serve Him. He saved me from myself; from sin and destruction. He has given me hope and strength. I want everyone to feel it and I do feel frustrated when friends in Christ don't. I know that is wrong but I can't help but want to shake them. Maybe it is fear from remembering my dark days. The hopeless sad days that hurt my soul, that eroded my strength and pained me. But He held out His hand, He waited forever for me to find my feet and he brought me to Him. I am grateful Lord.
I feel Him, just a glimpse and I want more, His glory is so great. I trust Him and I want more of Him.
That's a good thing. Not me Lord, Not me - You. More of you and less of me.
So - I am 50.
The next ten years I want to have a few challenges. I will lay them on this page and refer to this page to add more and to acknowledge that which I do get done.

The List:
a Cruise.
To go to Europe/Ireland
Have reached and maintained my gal weight
To have written/published a book.



I will continue this as I think of them...

Comments

  1. BryMJune 9, 2015 at 9:54 PM

    You have a much better outlook on 50 than I do! :D But I'm sure by the time I get there in a little less than 4.5 years, I'll be less freaked out about it!

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    1. Whispered PromisesJune 13, 2015 at 7:39 PM

      It will be all good- when you get here, I will be almost half way through and rockin it and you will feel like you finally arrived!

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